Massachusetts Bar Association

Appointed by Massachusetts Bar Association President Victoria M. Santoro, the 2024-25 leaders of the MBA's sections and Young Lawyers Division provide lawyers with up-to-date information on specific areas of law, monitor law-related legislation, sponsor professional education programs and provide information on the law for the general public. Meet the MBA’s section and division leaders for the 2024-25 association year here: https://lnkd.in/eN7yqHb9

This week's edition of the Massachusetts Bar Association Lawyers eJournal is now available! Read all the latest news from the MBA here: https://lnkd.in/eN7yqHb9

Join the Massachusetts Bar Association's Solo/Small Firm Law Practice Management Section Council for a full-day symposium designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to successfully start and run your own law practice. This program will cover essential law practice management topics. For more information and to register: www.massbar.org/events

The Massachusetts Bar Association's 2024-25 membership began on Sept. 1. Stay connected to our community and renew your membership today. https://lnkd.in/eu_ehkF2

The Massachusetts Bar Association held its most recent Dial-A-Lawyer program on Wednesday, Sept. 4. Nine attorneys volunteered to answer questions on a night when Dial-A-Lawyer received 82 calls. Want to learn more or volunteer for this service? Click here: https://lnkd.in/esgvcK3M

Massachusetts Bar Association Membership Director Lisa Ferrara was presented with the National Association of Bar Executives’ “Peer Excellence Award” at the NABE Annual Meeting in Chicago this summer. This biennial award is given to a NABE member who has provided noteworthy service and significant contributions to NABE in recent years. To read more click here: https://lnkd.in/eWRxiuVJ'

Our 2nd Annual MBA Fall Festival & Run for Justice is on Sept. 22! Whether you are running or just attending the festival, make plans to join us for this fun legal community event at Herter Park along the Charles -- and bring your family and friends! Thank you to our event sponsors: Morrison Mahoney, Turco Legal, Barnes & Thornburg, Arrowood LLP, Expert Institute and Law Offices of Samuel A. Segal. For more information and to register for the festival (it's FREE), run, or to become a sponsor visit: https://lnkd.in/dsReVcaY

The next class of the MBA's Leadership Academy starts in fall 2024. Apply today to be a part of the 2024-25 class. Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. The Leadership Academy's curriculum will include educational programming and networking opportunities. Click here to learn more about the Leadership Academy. https://lnkd.in/eCb8Fv6Z

Any experienced prosecutor or defense lawyer will tell you: expert testimony is where drug cases are won and lost. Real-world experts on our panel draw on their experience from the trenches to help you develop the practical skills and know-how you will need to navigate the fascinating world of narcotics expert testimony at trial. This program is approved for 2 CAFL (Trial and Appeals)/ Criminal Defense Trial/ Adult Post Conviction/ YAD Appeals/ YAD Trial credits. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/ekWERfRV

Congratulations to the members of the Massachusetts Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors elected to serve under Chair Nicole Cocozza for the 2024-25 MBA association year, which began on Sept. 1. https://lnkd.in/edfbMEif